Du Zhongxiao entered Tianzhang Pavilion and performed the ceremony as rituals. Zhao Zhen ordered the seat to be given.

Sitting down, Zhao Zhen said: "The war with the Khitan has ended, everything is as expected by the Grand Marshal. The Khitan gave up Shuozhou and Dezhou, as well as Baishuili and Jiujiuquan. Four places surrounded Datong Prefecture from three directions. If there is any war in the future, our dynasty will have the lead."

Du Zhongxiao held the scepter: "Your Majesty Lai's command is incredible, the Khitan can't imagine."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "The war ahead is over, and the army should be changed next. You have reported several times before. I sent someone to draw pictures according to the content of your report and hang them here. Come and see."

Du Zhongxiao stood up and followed Zhao Zhen behind the screen. When he looked up, he saw huge pieces of paper hanging on both sides, one was the Privy Council and the other was the three yamen. Under each yamen, according to Du Zhongxiao's report, each yamen was listed in categories.

When he was teaching Zhao Zhen military knowledge, Du Zhongxiao once drew the Hequ Road Army into a table according to this format. Zhao Zhen learned this method and specially found people to draw the Privy Council and the Three Yamen. From top to bottom, like a big tree, it can be seen clearly in categories. The following are divided into several functions, how many yamen are there, and how many people are there, and all the people are there, all the way to the bottom.

Du Zhongxiao originally had only a rough idea about the military reform. Over the past few days, Zhao Zhen repeatedly urged him, and the lower level could only be refined. Du Zhongxiao and his colleagues from the Privy Council went to the branches and staffing below. Now the large framework is complete, just waiting to add people to it.

Pointing to the three yamen, Zhao Zhen said: "According to the report of the Taiwei, the three yamen should be in charge of military affairs, mobilization and military law, but there are still three yamen. However, it is not appropriate to separate the three yamen. I want to set up several commanding ministers like the Privy Council. What do you think of the Taiwei?"

Du Zhongxiao held the scepter: "What Your Majesty said is. But now, there is no suitable candidate."

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, and after a while, he said, "You can first select a few people from the Privy Council and the General Secretary. The Deputy Privy Councilor Fu Bi was in Hequ Road for several years and was familiar with military affairs. What does the Taiwei think he will be in charge at the Third Office?"

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and shook his head and said, "Fu Bi is a civil servant. He is in charge of the Three Yamen. I am afraid that the generals in the army will not accept it. According to tradition, the Three Yamen has always used military generals. If the rules are changed, many things will be difficult to handle."

After the reform, the three yamen were the future of military generals in the army, and the commanders were like the priests. If they were occupied by civil officials, they would inevitably be criticized. The Privy Council could use both civil and military officials, but the three yamen would not do it, otherwise the future of the generals would be a problem.

Zhao Zhen was silent for a while and asked Du Zhongxiao: "Does the Taiwei have a suitable candidate in his heart?"

Du Zhongxiao shook his head: "Your Majesty, there is really no suitable person now. The commander of the three yamen is the supreme generals. It is really difficult for the generals in the army to take this responsibility. I think it is more appropriate to have no heads of the three yamen at the beginning, and to order each department to obey His Majesty directly."

Zhao Zhen looked at Du Zhongxiao, but didn't say anything for a moment, just looked at the hanging chart on the wall.

Although they fought several battles, the commanders who fought were Du Zhongxiao and Fu Bi, and the last time they were Pang Ji of Hedong Road. Di Qing, the only commander who destroyed Dangxiang, had proved that he had different opinions on military reform and was not suitable. Now the military generals in the army do not have suitable people to do this position.

Since the three yamen only control the military and political affairs, the military command is in the Privy Council, this position is not as important as before. In other words, the military power of the commander has been separated, especially the wartime command power. It is impossible to cause trouble when it comes to the Privy Council. Of course, the power of this position is very large, and it can be said that it is no less than that of the magistrate. It is just that the generals in the army have no need to have experience and are not suitable.

After a long time, Zhao Zhen sighed: "I used to feel that there were many officials, but when I really used it, I realized that there were few talents in the court."

Du Zhongxiao said: "Military reform is unprecedented. No one has experienced it. I don't know which one can be used or which one cannot be used. It's better to wait a few years before everything goes well before you can find a suitable candidate."

Zhao Zhen nodded: "That's it. This position is temporarily empty and waiting for people to come. - The three officials below, the Taiwei, thinks, who can be competent? Especially military and political affairs, you must be familiar with military affairs."

Du Zhongxiao held the scepter: "I think Yang Wenguang has been in the army for many years, has experienced military achievements for a long time, and is proficient in affairs, so he can manage military and political affairs."

Zhao Zhen was not surprised and nodded: "After General Yang Wenguang, he was young, and was familiar with the affairs of the army. He also followed the Taiwei in Suizhou for several years and should be familiar with the new military affairs. In recent years, he has made many military achievements on Hequ Road, which is the right candidate."

Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen said again: "In the opinion of the Taiwei, how about these generals in charge of the affairs of the Third Yamen? The three main positions are like the three generals. The other deputy positions can refer to Du Yuhou."

Du Zhongxiao said: "The three yamen are in charge of daily government affairs in the army, and their courtesy should not be low. However, among the three yamen, military and political are more important than the other two yamen, so courtesy should be higher. The three yamen masters should be compared with the two yamen in the future, and they should not be lower than the magistrate."

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and smiled, "What the Taiwei said is that the three yamen in the future have the highest power and status, so he should treat them with a high courtesy."

The ability to give the three yamen higher courtesy is not only because of their highest authority, but because they have no command power to the army. Without command power, they cannot threaten the imperial power and eliminate the hidden dangers of the emperor. It is natural to give a higher status at this time.

Looking at the picture hanging on the wall, Zhao Zhen said: "We use Yang Wenguang in military and political affairs, and who should we use to mobilize the entire army?"

Du Zhongxiao held the scepter: "This matter is not only related to the army, but also to the local government. I really have no suitable candidate in my heart."

Zhao Zhen said: "Since that is the case, we will recommend it to the court officials. This position is best to be both civil and military, and it is best to be familiar with local affairs. We should be a general who has been the local chief official. We should also be familiar with officials and not be deceived by officials."

After saying that, he asked again: "Where is the person in charge of military law in the army? This position is important and cannot be given lightly."

Du Zhongxiao said: "Military law is like the censor in the court. The responsibility of supervision is only dependent on the lord of the people, and the ministers dare not ask."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said nothing. Over the past year, Du Zhongxiao has been steady and careful in his work. Zhao Zhen is already familiar with it. Although military law belongs to the three yamen, it has a certain degree of independence and the candidates should be decided by the emperor. Zhao Zhen attached great importance to the censors in the court, and strictly prohibited the prime minister from recommending the candidates for censors. Of course, officials in the military who are in charge of military law must also decide on their own, otherwise they will not be able to effectively control the army.

Tonight, I just asked Du Zhongxiao about his attitude. After talking about the chief officer of the Third Office, Zhao Zhen walked to the other side.

Looking at the hanging map on the wall, Zhao Zhen said: "The Privy Council manages military orders, intelligence, logistics, and rewards. This is the Taiwei's subordinate. I wonder who should use? Are there any suitable officials in the court?"

Du Zhongxiao held the scepter and said, "Those who manage military orders must be familiar with the army, and it is best to be a commander. I have two people in my heart, one is Zhao Zi, who has just returned to Beijing, and the other is Liu Ji on Hequ Road. I don't know which one is suitable. The official in charge of logistics, I have been on the sidelines for several years and has always been the most suitable one for Li Fugui's management of the military. The other officials have no suitable candidates."

Zhao Zhen said: "Liu Ji's army was only separated in Tiandu Mountain last year. I heard that it is good to do this year. If you use him, the Hequ Road army will be weak. You should use Zhao Zi."

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly held the scepter and said yes.

Zhao Zhen also said: "Li Fugui was a famous minister. He has been in charge of money and grain on Hequ Road for many years. He has his own rules and regulations and can return to Beijing to do this. As for the officials who are in charge of rewarding merits, what does the Taiwei think of Shi Quanbin?"

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I think it is best not to use an internal minister in the Privy Council."

Zhao Zhen was stunned, but did not ask again, just said, "Since that's the case, then don't choose officials."

How can an in-house minister be used in places like the two palaces? No matter whether Shi Quanbin is suitable or not, Du Zhongxiao will object. After this example, there will be endless troubles in the future. There is not only Shi Quanbin who is powerful and powerful in the palace.

Zhao Zhen knew that Shi Quanbin and Du Zhongxiao had a good relationship. When Du Zhongxiao opposed it, he knew that he was simply opposing the use of the inner court. The two governments were the centers of the court, and Du Zhongxiao's attitude was not surprising.

After a while, Zhao Zhen pointed to the last position: "Who should the official in charge of intelligence in the Privy Council use?"

Du Zhongxiao held the scepter: "The people in charge of intelligence are mainly military information of the surrounding countries and military affairs. It is best for His Majesty to decide this person. The information he holds is not only known by the court officials, but also by Your Majesty."
Chapter completed!